Happy Thanksgiving!
It is so easy for me to focus on things in my life that are so hard. I wanted to take today to focus on the things that make my life so great.
I can’t even imagine how my life would be without my husband. Every time I start to think about what would happen if he died, I start to freak out (there goes the overactive imagination again!). Sometimes I’m amazed at how perfect we fit together, that we’re the only one’s who get each others cheesy jokes (trust me they’re cheesy), that he knows me so well that it can be scary, like we read each others thoughts. When I think about my relationship with Jim, I know that God cares about my life and that he gave me the perfect person for me.
My kids. The major source of my frequent frustration. They really are great kids. Eden is so bright. She says the absolute funniest things. She calls everyone “honey” (thanks grammy) and not a moment goes by that she’s not talking or singing a song, except for when I try to get her to talk on the phone, then she’s as silent as can be.
Honor is the stinkiest kid! I always said that I wanted a kid like Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes and I think I got it. It doesn’t matter how hard we try, he is always playing in the toilet! ALWAYS. I don’t know how the kid does it. But he is really sweet. He loves me so much and is always coming up to me to give me hugs, even if I don’t nurse him anymore.
Jennaniah. Really this whole “raising” a teenager experience has made me wonder how in the world my mom was able to not kill me. But she is a great kid for being 16 and I really enjoy having her here. I’m so thankful that we have been able to provide a healthy place for her to live. What is life about if you can’t help people who need it. I’m glad that we are able.
I’m thankful for my house and that as of 5pm today we will have all our debt consolidated into just the house payment.
I’m thankful that we have a car that works.
I’m thankful that I’m not pregnant.
I’m thankful that Jim is able to do what he loves and can still support our family and allow me to stay home to take care of our children.
And finally and possibly most important, I’m thankful for yarn. Really I am.
I know that about 200 of you visit this website each day and I want to know what you’re thankful for. You can’t hide, I know you’re out there. Happy Thanksgiving!
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November 25th, 2004 at 11:18 am
Well, At first I have to tell you that during this day I am alone. . . Husband in Sudan, East Africa, Daughter in Senagal, West Africa, Son in Texas, me in Chicago. . .But I am very, very, very thankful that we will all be together in one place (Chicago) for Christmas. I love reading you blog……….Torph
November 25th, 2004 at 11:21 am
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Allison!
Today I’m thankful that I came to your site to read — you put things in perspective for me. My children are the root of my own frequent frustration and there are a some days when I have to dig deep in order to find something endearing about them. I’m home with them everyday, all day – we just moved to this new place and so none of us have any friends yet. To say that we wear on each other’s nerves being stuck in this crackerbox of a house would probably be an understatment, lol. However, I AM thankful that my boys who are now 5 and 3 are the sweetest, most lovable little boys who stop periodically throughout their busy days of play to give me hugs and kisses. I’m thankful that they are full of personality and I’m always in awe at the places their imagination can take them.
I’m thankful that I have an 8 month old little baby girl who is the cutest baby in the world (I promise, she really is!). I’m thankful that she’s healthy and happy even if she’s in a hurry to grow up.
I’m also thankful that my husband is home with us this year. Last year he was deployed to the middle east over the holidays. We plan on enjoying the heck out of our sometimes unpredictable family time.
And I too am thankful that I’m not pregnant!
Blessings to you and your family always!
November 25th, 2004 at 8:29 pm
I am thankful for family and for my wonderful, spectacular, stupendous, marvelous and all around super-cool sister (don’t worry, I’m only being sarcastic in part!).
I’m thankful for good books, good friends and good coffee.
I am thankful for central heating (believe me, you have no idea how wonderful it is until you have to go a winter without it!).
I’m thankful that I don’t have to work on black friday–what retail associates call the friday after Thanksgiving.
And most of all, I am thankful for breaks from school.
see ya at aunt anne’s tomorrow.
November 26th, 2004 at 8:06 am
Hi, Allison! I’m thankful for the bloggers who remind me to keep life in perspective! I’m also grateful for my son Josh, who is the coolest 10-year old on the planet, and who still will give me hugs and kisses (when his friends aren’t watching). I’m grateful for my fiancee Josh (not a joke…what a confusing bunch of joshes!) who is the sweetest man on Earth! It seems like I may have had to wait 30 years and 2 very disastrous relationships for him, but it is finally coming together into a very good thing. I’m thankful for my possee of nieces and nephews, too…they make Thanksgiving fun, at least for me…since I don’t have to take them home at the end of the day!
November 26th, 2004 at 3:25 pm
Hey Allison!! I wanted to tell you I got my scarf today and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. It’s so fabulous, you did such a great job on it!!! THANK YOU!!!!
December 5th, 2004 at 9:04 pm
It’s me, Ruggedchick!! How have I not been reading this website every day??? What’s wrong with me? I just added it to my favorites. Anyway, I know this is late, but I decided to comment anyway..I am thankful for you making me laugh my ass off! Seriously. The Taco Bell dude with the maroon sweats and the leather belt was awesome. (and the cell phone) I am also thankful for my little brother, my new-ish boyfriend, my 8 month old niece, beer, and the fact that I have a good job.